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BHP Billiton Plc - Senior Management Appointments at BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton Plc
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NEWS RELEASE
7 March 2006
SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS AT BHP BILLITON
Today BHP Billiton announced several management appointments designed to broaden
the experience of a number of its senior executives. This is a continuation of
the talent development program announced in December 2005.
Bob Kirkby, currently President of Carbon Steel Materials has announced he plans
to retire from BHP Billiton on 31 December 2006. Until his retirement, Bob will
serve as Executive President. He will retain responsibility for our Energy Coal
business and continue to have oversight of the corporate functions of Group
Supply and Project Development Services as well as responsibility for our
country offices in Brazil, India and Mongolia. Bob will continue as a member of
the Office of the Chief Executive ("OCE") and Chairman of the Executive
Committee until his retirement.
Chris Lynch, currently Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed Group
President of Carbon Steel Materials which includes our Iron Ore, Metallurgical
Coal and Manganese businesses. Chris will continue as an Executive Director and
as a member of the OCE. Chris" experience with our key processes for project
approval, performance management and financial oversight, as well as his
previous operating experience, will fit well with the requirements of this
critical part of BHP Billiton.
Alex Vanselow, currently President Aluminium will replace Chris as Chief
Financial Officer and will join the OCE. Alex has an extensive knowledge of BHP
Billiton and its businesses. Alex"s familiarity with the company and its
financial process combined with his operating experience provides an outstanding
opportunity to further align the corporate objectives with the activities of the
CSGs. Alex will be based in Melbourne.
Graeme Hunt, currently President Iron Ore will replace Alex as President
Aluminium. Graeme"s success in developing and managing the delivery of our
significant growth pipeline within our iron ore business provides an excellent
background for his new role. Graeme will be based in London.
Commenting on Bob Kirkby"s retirement Chip Goodyear, Chief Executive Officer,
said: "Bob has had a long and distinguished career at BHP Billiton. He has had
leadership roles across many of our businesses and his experience has been
integral to our success. During 2006, Bob will assist in the on-going
transformation of Energy Coal, continue to develop several of our functions and
regional offices, and will ensure the smooth transition of his responsibilities
in Carbon Steel Materials."
All appointments will be effective 1 April 2006.
Commenting on the appointments Chip Goodyear said: "Today"s appointments
continue our commitment to develop our executives. These moves will broaden the
experience of our top team and facilitate smooth succession planning. This
continues to be an effective way to challenge our senior people and develop
additional organisational capability while ensuring continuity of our business
initiatives."
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site:
http://www.bhpbilliton.com
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Biographical Details:
Bob Kirkby
Group President Carbon Steel Materials. From 1 April 2006 Executive President
Member of the Office of Chief Executive, Chairman of the Executive Committee
Joined the Group in 1978 and appointed Group President Carbon Steel Materials in
March 2004. He was previously President Carbon Steel Materials, Chief Operating
Officer BHP Minerals, President BHP Steelmaking and Energy, Group General
Manager and Chief Executive Officer BHP Coal, Group General Manager and Chief
Operating Officer of various divisions in BHP Steel, and General Manager Newman-
BHP Minerals.
Chris Lynch
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. From 1 April 2006 Group
President Carbon Steel Materials
Member of the Office of Chief Executive and an Executive Director
Joined the Group in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer of the Minerals Group.
Appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2001 and an Executive Director in
December 2005. He was Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Alcoa
Inc based in Pittsburgh, US, and Chief Financial Officer, Alcoa Europe located
in Lausanne, Switzerland. He was also Managing Director KAAL Australia Ltd, a
joint venture company formed by Alcoa Inc and Kobe Steel, Manager Financial Risk
and Treasury Operations for Alcoa Inc in Pittsburgh, US, and Corporate
Accounting Manager at Alcoa of Australia Ltd.
Alex Vanselow
President Aluminium. From 1 April 2006 Chief Financial Officer
Member of the Office of Chief Executive
Joined the Group in 1989 and appointed President Aluminium in March 2004. He
was previously Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Aluminium, Vice
President Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Orinoco Iron, Manager Account
and Control and Manager Finance and Administration Rails and Ports for BHP Iron
Ore and Senior Auditor BHP Minerals. He is Chairman of Mozal and Worsley and
Vice Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute.
Graeme Hunt
President Iron Ore. From 1 April 2006 President Aluminium
Member of the Executive Committee
Joined the Group in 1975 and appointed President Iron Ore in January 2004. He
was previously President Western Australia Iron Ore, Vice President Portfolio
Restructuring Strategy - BHP Corporate, Group General Manager - BHP Manganese,
General Manager Port Kembla Coal Terminal Ltd, NSW Ports Manager - BHP Transport
Ltd and has held various other positions in BHP Steel. He is Vice President of
the Minerals Council of Australia and Vice President of the Australian Mines &
Metals Association.
Date: 07/03/2006 07:17:27 AM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
